I went Christmas shopping for The Kids last week and, much to my surprise, spent much more than I normally did.  I was a little shocked by how much I spent and felt as though I had probably gone overboard.  I then realized this is the first year that I'm completely on my own so far as their Christmas is concerned.  Before this year Derek was always an active participant in spoiling The Kids for their birthdays and Christmas and, to be completely honest, the rest of the year.  Since we always shared the expense of their holiday goodies, the increased cost this year made more sense to me.

As with last year's Christmas, I'll be taking pictures and videos of The Kids while they're enjoying their Christmas morning surprises.  You can expect to see a new gallery shortly thereafter (well, as shortly thereafter as I can get to it).